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Lavina Middle School

Summary:

Lavina Middle School is a small public middle school in Lavina, MT, serving just 25 students in grades 5-8. While the school has a low student-teacher ratio and high per-student spending, its performance has been inconsistent, with test scores lagging behind the state average and a nearby school, Broadview 7-8.

Lavina Middle School's student population is predominantly white (84%), with higher percentages of Hispanic students and students of two or more races compared to the state average. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school outperformed its own Lavina K-12 Schools district in math, reading, and science, but still fell short of the state's proficiency levels. The school's spending per student, at $17,042, is significantly higher than the state average, raising questions about the effective use of resources.

Lavina Middle School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, from 31st out of 164 middle schools in 2004-2005 to 129th out of 187 in 2022-2023. This inconsistency, combined with the school's lower test scores compared to the nearby Broadview 7-8 school, suggests that the Lavina K-12 Schools district may need to re-evaluate its strategies and resource allocation to better support student learning and achievement, while also addressing potential equity concerns related to the school's lack of racial diversity.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 214 1st St East
       Lavina, MT  59046

(406) 636-2761

District: Lavina K-12 Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
129th of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,513 Help


Students who attend Lavina Middle School usually attend:

High:    Lavina High School

Feeder schools for Lavina Middle School:

Elementary:    Lavina Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  8.2 Help
Number of students:  25

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.0%
Hispanic:
12.0%
Two or more races:
4.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lavina Middle School ranks worse than 69% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.64. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84%), Hispanic (12%), two or more races (4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lavina Middle School is 8.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lavina Middle School is $14,513.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lavina Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Lavina Middle School 129th of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Lavina Middle School in the ranking list.)

Lavina K-12 Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lavina K-12 Schools 253rd of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lavina Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 76.91 31st 164 81.1%
2008 54.64 78th 149 47.7%
2015 31.45 105th 156 32.7%
2022 75.13 45th 190 76.3%
2023 36.64 129th 187 31.0%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Lavina Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 12 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 13
1996 12 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 13
1997 19 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 19
1998 14 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 14
1999 12 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 12
2000 12 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 12
2001 11 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 11
2002 11 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 11
2003 11 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 11
2004 9 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 10
2005 14 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 14
2006 7 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 7
2007 15 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 15
2008 13 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 13
2009 13 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 13
2010 14 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 14
2011 12 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 13
2012 12 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 13
2013 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14
2014 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13
2015 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10
2016 7 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 9
2017 8 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 11
2018 12 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 14
2019 7 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 9
2020 6 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 10
2021 9 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 13
2022 13 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 15
2023 21 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 25

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lavina Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 13 1.4 9.3 38.5
1996 13 1.4 9.3 38.5
1997 19 1.8 10.6 68.4
1998 14 1.7 8.2 28.6
1999 12 1.8 6.7 41.7
2000 12 1.8 6.7 58.3
2001 11 1.9 5.8 72.7
2002 11 1.2 9.2 54.5
2003 11 1.2 9.2 54.5
2004 10 1.8 5.6 60
2005 14 1.9 7.4 71.4
2006 7 1.8 3.9 42.9
2007 15 2.0 7.5 80
2008 13 1.9 6.8 69.2
2009 13 1.3 10.0 53.8
2010 14 1.8 7.5 50
2011 13 1.9 6.8 61.5
2012 13 2.2 5.7 61.5
2013 14 2.0 6.9 71.4
2014 13 2.0 6.2 46.2
2015 10 2.0 5.0 40
2016 9 2.0 4.5 44.4
2017 11 2.3 4.7 72.7
2018 14 1.5 8.8 64.3
2019 9 1.6 5.3 44.4
2020 10 1.7 5.6 60
2021 13 1.9 6.7 n/a
2022 15 2.0 7.3 n/a
2023 25 3.0 8.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lavina Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 13 1.4 9.3 38.5
1996 13 1.4 9.3 38.5
1997 19 1.8 10.6 68.4
1998 14 1.7 8.2 28.6
1999 12 1.8 6.7 41.7
2000 12 1.8 6.7 58.3
2001 11 1.9 5.8 72.7
2002 11 1.2 9.2 54.5
2003 11 1.2 9.2 54.5
2004 10 1.8 5.6 60
2005 14 1.9 7.4 71.4
2006 7 1.8 3.9 42.9
2007 15 2.0 7.5 80
2008 13 1.9 6.8 69.2
2009 13 1.3 10.0 53.8
2010 14 1.8 7.5 50
2011 13 1.9 6.8 61.5
2012 13 2.2 5.7 61.5
2013 14 2.0 6.9 71.4
2014 13 2.0 6.2 46.2
2015 10 2.0 5.0 40
2016 9 2.0 4.5 44.4
2017 11 2.3 4.7 72.7
2018 14 1.5 8.8 64.3
2019 9 1.6 5.3 44.4
2020 10 1.7 5.6 60
2021 13 1.9 6.7 n/a
2022 15 2.0 7.3 n/a
2023 25 3.0 8.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lavina Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $17,042
2022 $19,969
2023 $14,513

Data source: Montana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lavina Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students925
 177.8%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic13
 200%
Pacific Islander00
White721
 200%
Two or More Races11

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lavina Middle School

Students who attend Lavina Middle School usually go on to attend Lavina High School

Lavina Middle School ranks 129th of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Lavina Middle School are 84% White, 12% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 25 students attended Lavina Middle School.


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